Mixtapes
A Collection of Covers: An I-Believe-We-Will-Not-End-Up-Eating-Each-Other’s-Brains Mixtape
Covers are the futures of songs made present. They’re the extensions of the initial vision, the sparks of inspiration that sprung from the moments of clarity of the past. They’re the discussions of what could and should be, the constant reminder that indeed, anything is possible. In a cover, you can hear the future, but [...]
Auditory Abuse
A Heavy Metal Mixtape Download “Auditory Abuse: A Heavy Metal Mixtape“ Making a mixtape like this brings back memories of younger days when you were just starting to want to be a musical sponge and just take in all of these things at once. I was a hardcore metal sponge, ignorantly shutting myself off of [...]
TRU : Or, Da Beatz Dat Gomme Bangin
Liquid Liquid – Cavern (1983) The Rapture – House of Jealous Lovers (2003) Daft Punk – Aerodynamic (2001) U.S.E. – Emerald City (2004) Hot Chip – Over and Over (2006) My Bloody Valentine – Soon (Andy Weatherall Remix) (1990) The Juan Maclean – Give Me Every Little Thing (2005) Black Dice – Smiling Off (DFA [...]
Hip Hop is in the Heart: A Journey told in Lists
Today I roll my eyes whenever I see someone jump on the hip hop bandwagon. “Hey, guys! Peep this mashup between [insert indie band/video game soundtrack/iconic musician here] and [insert hip hop artist here]. This shit is tight, yo!” “’Sup kneegrows! Just found out that [insert local DJ here] is spinning at [insert local hotspot] [...]
We Have a Map of the Piano
Some of my favorite moments involve driving around aimlessly with friends on a surprisingly shiny shimmering splendid afternoon, or taking long drives with my family, or jeepney rides on a mission, or unplanned out-of-town trips, or driving to and from the beach on jellyfish season, or singing along to pop songs at three in the [...]
Almanac of the Heart: A Douchebag’s Redemption Mixtape, Part 1
Douchebaggotry is a state of mind, not a lifestyle. Just because a guy isn’t decked out in Ed Hardy, or chugging buckets of Colt 45 with his fellow tsongs, it doesn’t mean he’s not a self-involved, narcissistic dickhead. Even seemingly nice guys can prove themselves to be grade-A douchebags, under the right circumstances. Case in [...]
This is a Promise with a Catch
A mix for those who crush only to be crushed. Happy Valentine’s day! – Alice 1. The Beach Boys – God Only Knows 2. Outerhope – The One I Like* 3. Yo La Tengo – Did I Tell You? 4. Thao Nguyen – Gorgeous Thing 5. True Love Always – Secret Static 6. Ang Bandang [...]
I am the Drunk and You are the Star
I just want to say that drunk texting is not cool (even lamer than drunk dialing, in fact) and perhaps making this mix will salvage at least some of the dignity that I’ve lost. Nonetheless, I’ve learned my lesson and that is to make sure that I eat dinner before drinking copious amounts of seemingly [...]
I am surprised that I like you, too.
A “First Time You Dated Your Friend, Mix” Note: The songs were changed, from its original 1999 version to defend personal dignity. The original mix, which included hits from acts like Brian McKnight, TQ, and KC and Jojo, will die in my heart, which is currently black until B. Mac makes another album. This mix [...]
First Songs for 2010: A Disco Prayer
Can someone fall in love with you for your ability to make them dance? What signatures of sounds, textures, dimensions? We have atomised speed, like drops of sweat on your neck, and (too much) heat – where can we go from here? All sound now is noise. Our ears are sites for sonic warfare. We [...]
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